Cosco Busan Press Conference Update

Nov 9th, 2007 · Comments Off on Cosco Busan Press Conference Update

SAN FRANCISCO – This morning the Unified Command for the Cosco Busan incident response held a press conference to give updates on the oil spill clean-up efforts. The U.S. Coast Guard, California Department of Fish and Game and the Responsible Party are in full cooperation as the Unified Command and met with San Francisco city officials to discuss concerns related to volunteers and the use of city resources.

Over 9,500 gallons of fuel oil have been recovered as of Thursday night

Over 18,000 feet of boom has been placed around the area to soak up and corral the oil

More than 200 people from over 19 federal, state, and local agencies are involved with the response efforts. Beginning tomorrow there will be an additional 200 trained responders to supplement the initial response team.

The public is reminded that they should avoid areas and wildlife that are oiled, as untrained persons may cause further damage, while attempting to assist.

The following federal, state and local agencies are cooperating in the implementation of the Area Contingency Plan for response operations.

Alameda County of Emergency Services

California Coastal Commision

California State Parks & Recreation

California Department of Fish & Game

National Park Service

Marin County Office of Emergency Services

City of Richmond

Contra Costa County Health Services

Port of Richmond

East Bay Regional Parks

Emeryville Cove Marina

Environmental Protection Agency

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Marine Sanctuaries

Port of San Francisco

San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services

San Mateo Police Department

San Francisco Bay Conservation Commission

City and County of San Francisco

The following beaches have been closed for public access until further notice:

Members of the public who are interested in volunteering for wildlife recovery efforts are asked to go to www.owcn.org for more information. Information sessions on wildlife care activities and how the public can receive proper training to participate will be held tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 10, in the Bay Area. Details on the location and times of these sessions will be announced once confirmed. Before reporting oiled wildlife, please call 877-823-6926, and to report oil sightings, please call 985-781-0804.